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Katherine Howard

While searching for books to add to my Christmas list I came across The Forgotten Tudor Women by Silvia Barbara Soberton. The book intrigued me because it was about three women in Tudor history that we often don’t hear enough about – Margaret Douglas, Mary Howard and Mary Shelton. As you probably already know I … [More]

Lady Anne Parr was sister to Catherine Parr — sixth wife of Henry VIII. The unique thing about Anne was that she was either a Maid-of-Honour, or Lady-in-Waiting to all six of Henry VIII’s wives. A Maid-of-Honour was generally a young girl in her teens, just starting out at court. In order to hold the … [More]

When you think of infamous English monarchs who is the first to come to mind? Henry VIII? Henry VIII is popularly known for marrying six times and executing two of his wives and his split from Rome. But those things shouldn’t be all that we remember of him. Henry VIII was actually considered one of … [More]

The Tower of London could be called the most haunted place in London as it has seen hundred of executions. Some justified, some not. Many of the prisoners who entered the Tower only left to go to their execution. Most executions were public events and were well attended. Seems a little morbid now. Traitors could … [More]

From Anne Boleyn, to Jane Seymour and Katherine Howard — all are said to haunt Hampton Court Palace. Anne Boleyn spent many happy days with Henry VIII here, Jane Seymour gave birth to the long desired prince and died here, and Katherine Howard was said to plead for her life in the gallery outside of where … [More]

“Rose without a Thorn” On 28 July 1540, Henry VIII married Katherine Howard at Oatlands Palace (see image). The ceremony was performed by Bishop Bonner in private. Their nuptials were kept secret for ten days before returning to the insanity of court life. The king, who was infatuated with his new bride, wanted to spend … [More]

The Tudor Dynasty began when Henry VII took the throne of England, married Elizabeth of York and had children. You could argue that the Tudor dynasty began with Margaret Beaufort and Edmund Tudor or maybe even Catherine of Valois and Owen Tudor. For now, let’s assume it began with Henry and Elizabeth. To make things … [More]

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